- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- T. M. Soundararajan
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Movie name
- Marutha Nattu Veeran
- Movie release year
- 1961
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Mar 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Samaadhaanamae Thaevai is a socially conscious and reformist song from the 1961 Tamil film Marutha Nattu Veeran, featuring lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi. The song emphasizes the urgent need for peace, righteousness, love, and harmony in human society. It urges people to abandon destructive vices like rivalry, jealousy, and partisan hostility, advocating instead for collective progress through selfless service and unity. Invoking the ideals and teachings of Lord Buddha, the lyricist paints a vision of an equitable and conflict-free world. By addressing political and social divisions directly, the song serves as a timeless call for unity, asserting that social elevation and happiness can only be achieved when people stand together as one.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Moanai (Initial Alliteration)
“Andha sanmaargam thazhaithida seivom saevai”
Repetition of initial consonant and vowel sounds across words like 'Samaadhaanamae', 'Sanmaargam', 'Samarasa', and 'Saanthiyum' to establish rhythmic flow.
Refrain (Pallavi Repetition)
“Samaadhaanamae thaevai…”
The thematic anchor line 'Samaadhaanamae thaevai' recurs throughout the song to emphasize the central message of peace.
Rhetorical Questioning
“Katchi baedhangal edharkkaaga”
The poet poses direct questions challenging the utility of political factions and petty rivalries.
Allusion
“Buthar kaattiya vazhiyil naam poga…”
Direct mention of Lord Buddha to symbolize peace, non-violence, and righteous living.
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Trivia
Marutha Nattu Veeran (1961) starred M. G. Ramachandran (MGR) in the lead role. MGR's films during this period frequently featured philosophical and reformist songs written by poet A. Maruthakasi to convey strong socio-political messages of peace, anti-factionalism, and public welfare, which strongly complemented MGR's off-screen political persona.
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